Shields, Carol
Happenstance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912987214
- author:
- Shields, Carol
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- World Editions Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 552
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres (0.69 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Husband's Story and The Wife's Story are two companion novels that explore the complex emotions and relationships within a marriage. In these novels, Carol Shields delves into the inner lives of Jack and Brenda Bowman as they navigate their own personal crises. Jack struggles to cope with domestic challenges while grappling with self-doubt, questioning his worth as a historian. Meanwhile, Brenda embarks on her first solo journey, navigating unfamiliar emotions and temptations in a foreign city. Through these two interconnected stories, Shields offers a nuanced portrayal of marriage, love, and the human experience.